Club scout: Dr. Sketchy returns to the Elevens

We haven't checked in with Dr. Sketchy in a while, so we're going to do so today because the good doctor has a new event coming up at the Elevens in Northampton on September 7.

For this event, artists will be my sketching models were portraying characters from the book Alice in Wonderland. The twist, and there's always a twist with Dr. Sketchy, is that the models will be burlesque artists. For this show, Mistress Leona Star will take the stage as Alice and Ruby Solitaire will return to the Dr. Sketchy stage as the queen of hearts.

As usual, all levels of talent are welcome. You can be a professional artist or a person who's never done more than draw stick figures, and you will be at home at this event. There is a $7 cover charge, which is a bargain when you consider that most drawing classes just have one model and cost at least $15 per session. The doors open at 7 p.m. and the models take the stage at 7:30 p.m., so don't be late. There'll also be some contests and prizes from some local shops. The Elevens news is located at 140 Pleasant St. in Northampton..

Scouting report

It seems like just yesterday that I was announcing The Rendezvous as a hot new club. But guess what? The hip Turners Falls club will turn five on Aug. 31 and is throwing itself a party at 7 p.m. on that night. There will be plenty of music and goodies, with the band Fireseed (folk) taking the stage at 7:30 p.m. followed by Dubs n Frenchy (a funky, dance, loop duo), and a dance party afterward. There will also be free appetizers and a midnight toast. The Rendezvous is at 78 Third St.

The Summit View concert series continues on August 31 with out of the blue. As usual there is a barbecue buffet starting at 5:30 with the music beginning around 6:30 PM. There's no cover charge and the music goes on rain or shine. The Summit View is that 555 Northampton St. in Holyoke.

With football season upon is, don't forget that Maximum Capacity has the NFL Ticket. The club will also be featuring 10-cent wings during Monday Night Football. Also, starting every Sunday in September Max Cap will hold a steel tip double dart league, with cash prizes and a possible trip to Hawaii. The fun starts Sept. 9 at 7:30 p.m.
Maximum Capacity is at 116 School St. in Chicopee.

The Waterfront in Holyoke will hold its annual clambake on Sept. 2 at 2 p.m. The even also features live music and more. The Waterfront is at 920 Main St.